Patient Engagement
Our Patient engagements in the wards brings the arts directly to our patients, creating intimate moments of comfort and connection to brighten their hospital stay. Working with schools, independent groups and organisations, we uplift our patients with soothing classics and local tunes that patients can reminisce about.
Beyond music, we provide patients with a platform to express themselves creatively through various art forms and forge intergenerational connections with students.
Want to play a part in making a direct impact to our patients? Find out more and connect with us HERE!
 | Jazzlings WMHD X AOH Special Jazzlings is Singapore’s largest record-setting Youth Jazz Collective with over 50 members. Through the power of music, youth ingenuity and spirit, they brought life to our wards during our World Mental Health Day 2025 collaboration. |
 | Sing'theatre Sing'theatre is a non-profit professional theatre company that aims to become a creative platform to Singaporeans by using music and theatre to shape an inspiring future. They have had a long-standing partnership with The Art of Healing Programme since 2016.
As part of Sing'theatre's 365 Hours of Music, they bring quality live music to the wards in hopes to improve the quality of life of our patients. Dedicating every first Tuesday of the month, they touched the lives of many patients through local folk tunes to stimulate the senses, uplift spirits and help patients in their journey to recovery. |
Lunchtime Concerts
Held at the TTSH Atrium, TTSH Art of Healing Programme’s Lunchtime Concerts brings the arts to our patients, public and staff passing by, serving as a midday breather and transforming our hospital environment into a welcoming and vibrant place of healing.
Want to be a part of our Lunchtime Concerts? Find out more and connect with us HERE!
 | Admiralty Primary School Through a wide range of the Arts from multicultural dance to choir in their 2025 Lunchtime Concert with The Art of Healing Programme, the Admiralty Primary School students brought joy, creativity and passion to the patients, staff and visitors, creating a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere of connection and positivity in Tan Tock Seng Hospital. |
 | Ding Yi Music Company Presented by Ding Yi Music Company, Music For You is a special initiative which brings a curated repertoire of melodious Chinese chamber music aimed to lift the spirits and spread warmth to everyone in the community. In their 2025 collaboration of Music For You with the Art of Healing Programme, the ensemble brought a selection of rousing pieces such as the Cantonese classic Thunder in the Drought, Horse Racing, Xinyao is Back and The Carpenters' Top of the World. |
 | Kind Notes (乐心) Kind Notes (乐心) was formed during the COVID-19 pandemic – a group of musician friends driven to give back to the community in the way they know best – through music and heart. They are an ensemble of classically-trained musicians who find unity in their diverse backgrounds.
Believing in the healing power and the gift of music, they returned to our Art of Healing Programme for the second time, dedicated to continue to bring music to all. |
 | Rave Harps Celebrating friendship, the art of healing, and the timeless beauty of music that transcends borders, Rave Harps features award-winning young harpists from Singapore and Southeast Asia, alongside the Rave Harps Adult Ensemble. |
 | Resonant Strings Resonant Strings is a Singaporean collective of musicians fostering intercultural dialogue through music. Featuring the Dan Bau, Sitar and Tabla, their performance provided patients and families with unique reinterpretations of classical traditions. |
 | RGS Established in 2006, the RGS String Ensemble has clinched the Gold with Honours award and the Certificate of Distinction award at the Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging. Since 2014, they have been serving the community with their lively repertoire of music. |
 | SCO The Singapore Chinese Orchestra is Singapore’s only professional national Chinese orchestra. The annual Caring Series sees SCO bringing musical cheer to hospitals and care centres across the island. |
 | SISAY SISAY is a multi-award-winning Native South American powerhouse ensemble and Cultural and Music Ambassador from Ecuador. They perform Neo-folk, Latin and Andean Jazz with Native American music influences. |
| Sing'theatre Sing’theatre has had a long-standing partnership with The Art of Healing Programme since 2016. Through Once Upon A Song, they bring quality live music to our Atrium to uplift patients, families and staff. |
Art Exhibitions
Held at the TTSH Atrium, TTSH Art of Healing Programme’s Art Exhibitions brings the talented artworks to our patients, public and staff passing by, serving as a midday feast to the eyes for everyone to step and appreciate the healing effects of the arts amidst the hustle of our daily lives.
Beyond simply exhibiting art and bringing art into our hospital space, partial contributions from the sales go back to our TTSH Community Fund to aid our patients.
Want to make an impact through Art Exhibitions? Find out more and connect with us HERE!
 | ARTualize As part of ARTualize’s mission to make art accessible to everyone, their 2025 exhibition with the Art of Healing Programme “Bringing the Arts to the Community (XXII) 让艺术走入民间” brought and reimagined the local scene into the heart of the community through the showcase of 10 veteran Singapore artists’ watercolour pieces that celebrate the places we know and love. |
 | Evergreen Chinese Arts Society The Evergreen Chinese Arts Society first held a calligraphy and art exhibition in TTSH Art of Healing Programme in 2007. The long-time partnership between the Society and TTSH extends beyond simply exhibiting art; partial proceeds from the sales go towards the TTSH Community Fund to aid our needy patients. |
 | Pathways Home Pathways Home is a charity art exhibition that gathers a collective of passionate artists, bound by their enduring love for painting and creative expression. Presented by the Art of Healing Programme in 2025, the showcase brought a journey through works of art that breathe harmony and rhythm – each brushstroke a gentle guide for the heart and mind toward healing.
30% of proceeds went to the IWGH Fund, helping to bring patients one step closer to the comfort of their home. |
Music For Staff Well-Being
At Tan Tock Seng Hospital, we believe that staff-wellbeing is central to providing quality care to our patients. When our staff are supported, valued, and cared for, they are better equipped to bring their best to work – fostering a compassionate and positive healing environment with care.
On top of dedicated staff wellbeing initiatives (by HR Wellbeing), the Art of Healing Programme also aims to use the arts to uplift spirits and create moments of calm and belonging amid the demands of healthcare.
 | OCARINA WORKSHOP Held on 17 Oct 2024, The Art of Healing Programme collaborated with Esplanade to bring an Ocarina workshop to our Tan Tock Seng Hospital staff at the comfort of our TTSH Multi-purpose Hall.
Ocarina, an ancient wind instrument, served to provide our staff with a unique experience to learn a new skill, build confidence and foster meaningful connections with staff across departments through music. |
